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Parental overprotection revisited

M Thomasgard1, W P Metz

  • 1University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Worcester.

Child Psychiatry and Human Development
|January 1, 1993
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This review clarifies parental overprotection, distinguishing it from indulgent parenting. A new model integrates child, parent, and environmental factors for better understanding of parent-child relationships.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Family Studies

Background:

  • Parental overprotection is a complex construct.
  • Distinguishing overprotection from indulgent parenting is crucial for accurate clinical assessment.
  • Existing literature lacks a comprehensive model integrating multiple influencing factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically review and clarify the dimensions of parental overprotection.
  • To differentiate overprotective parenting from indulgent parenting styles.
  • To present a new conceptual model of parental overprotection.

Main Methods:

  • Critical review of research and clinical literature.
  • Conceptual analysis and synthesis of existing theories.
  • Development of a new integrated model.

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Main Results:

  • Parental overprotection and indulgent parenting are distinct constructs with different antecedents and outcomes.
  • A comprehensive model of parental overprotection is proposed.
  • Key factors include child, parent, family, socio-cultural, environmental, and resiliency aspects.

Conclusions:

  • Clarifying parental overprotection is essential for understanding parent-child dynamics.
  • The proposed model offers a framework for future research and clinical practice.
  • Further research is needed to validate the model and explore its implications.